MONET'S PALATE™ CHOCOLATE COUTURE

AS IS TRUE FOR ALL OF MONET'S PALATE™ PRODUCTS, I AM VERY PROUD OF WHAT RENA AND CHOCOLATES A LA CARTE HAVE DONE TO PRODUCE THESE THIS FINE CONFECTIONS.I KNOW CLAUDE MONET WOULD HAVE JUST LOVED THEM - AILEEN BORDMAN

Monet’s art has come to life in Chocolate!So many connections between fine art and fine cuisine result in adecadent assortment of Fine Gourmet Chocolates.MONET'S PALATE™ CHOCOLATE COUTURE NOW AVAILABLE AT http://www.monetspalate.com/VALENCIA, CA – January 1st, 2007– Monet’s Palate™ and Chocolates a la Carte have teamed up to launch Monet’s Palate Chocolate Couture, a new line of chocolate in honor of the famous Impressionist artist Claude Monet. A decadent assortment of Fine Gourmet Chocolates will tease your palate. The collection is beautifully packaged with artwork inspired by Monet’s famous water lily pond. Each of the 24 European Chocolate Square Truffles are indicative of the gardens and colors of Giverny. It is the Gardens, colors and flavors of Monet's Palate and his beloved Normandy that have inspired these chocolate delicacies!Within the chocolate palate are 8 flavors such as: Creamy Calvados, Sweet Sun-Ripened Wild Strawberries, Lavender Citrus Honey and French Roast Coffee. This unique gourmet treat combines a beautiful masterpiece of Monet’s art and fine chocolate. Monet’s Palate™ Chocolate Couture are manufactured by Chocolates à la Carte, which is known within the industry as being the “Leader in World Class Chocolate Designs” for over 20 years.Aileen Bordman, Creator, Writer and Producer of the of the documentary Monet’s Palate examines the connection between fine art and fine cuisine as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet. “There has always been a connection between fine art and fine cuisine” she states. Meryl Streep's opening narration takes the viewer through the region of Normandy in France and Monet's Home and Gardens. The greatest Chefs of the world including Alice Waters, Daniel Boulud, Roger Verge, Anne Willan and Michel Richard, prepare the cuisine Claude Monet adored. Interviews include Steve Wynn and Joachim Pissarro.Sensational chocolates and the beauty of Monet’s art present the perfect blend. An ideal combination for the art and food connoisseur. Rena Pocrass founder and president of Chocolates à la Carte stated that “the opportunity to work with Aileen and create chocolate with her artistic vision was truly the challenge that we look forward to!”Monet’s Palate™ Chocolate Couture is now available to Retailers by contacting: Chocolates à la Carte at: 800-818-2462 visit www.monetspalate.com - Aileen Bordman

BARBARA LAZAROFF CO-OWNER AND DESIGNER OF SPAGO AND SO MANY OTHER INCREDIBLE RESTAURANTS WITH CHF WOLFGANG PUCK DESIGNED THE ARTWORK FOR THE CHOCOLATE COUTURE..ONE LOOK AT THE BOX AND YOU FEEL AS IF YOU HAVE WALKED INTO MONET'S HOME AND GARDENS IN GIVERNY, ONE TASTE AND YOU HAVE ARRIVED